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Update on Progress March 2018

Stay informed on the latest updates regarding the Whakatohea settlement negotiations, including significant milestones, mandate inquiry hearings, Maori Land Court actions, and Working Group activities. Learn about the ongoing efforts to achieve reconciliation, regeneration of culture, and prosperity for the community. Discover the principles guiding the negotiation process and the development of a Post-Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE).

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Update on Progress March 2018

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  1. Update on Progress March 2018 A Whakatohea poupou from 1850-1860s that was part of the Te Maori exhibition

  2. Whakatohea Pre Settlement Claims Trustees

  3. Negotiations Milestones

  4. Update on Mandate Inquiry Hearings were held at Awakeri on 6-10 November 2017 and Whakatane on 20/21 November 2017 Inquiry is looking at issues relating to the Crowns decision to accept the WPCT mandate including; • Did the Crown operate within normal policy? • Did the Crown take in account of both support for and opposition to the mandate? • Was it right to use the WMTB register? Closing submissions were provided in December and January The report is expected in the next couple of months

  5. Update on Maori Land Court hearing • MLC made an order under s30(1)(b) of the Act naming representatives to act as negotiators for and on behalf of Whakatoheato achieve a settlement of the Whakatohea Raupatu claim (2 Feb 1994) • Te Tenga Biddle, Muriwai Jones, TairongoAmoamo, Te Riaki Amoamo, John Hata, Ranginui Walker, Frank Matchitt, Tahu Taia, John Tai, John Kameta, Charles Amoamo, Wiremu Rewiri, and Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoewere the named representatives. • Application by Adrianna Edwards to MLC to review this order and replace the deceased members of the committee. • Hearing at Ohope Hall from 5-7 March 2018

  6. Update on Settlement negotiations Working Group Activities Research Activities Overlapping interests

  7. Principles informing the negotiation To uphold the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi; To recognise Whakatohea’s mana tangata, mana whenua, and mana moana To accelerate Whakatohea’s vision for prosperity and wealth To work together to realise benefits for the community WhakatōheaTransformation Framework • Mihi Marino: Reconciliation with the Crown; • Kōpura: Regenerating Culture; • Te Puta Tieke: Intergenerational Development; and • Te Umu Taonoa a Tairongo: Practising Hospitality.

  8. Update from Working Groups • Post Settlement Governance Entity – process for workshops, structures • Natural Resources – OhiwaHarbour, Conservation Management Strategy • Investment Strategy and Valuations – purchasing crown properties, RFR’s, ODC sites • Mihi Marino – Whakatohea inviting Crown to attend our hearing process • Komiti Hitori– research, statements of association, place names, acknowledgements, apology • Marine & Harbour– marine space, harbour development • TEC & MoE– TEC relationship, workforce development, curriculum development, Maori immersion pathways • Taumata Kaumatua– tikanga, overlapping interests

  9. PSGE Working Group • Work will start on developing a DRAFT Trust Deed for the PSGE • Key discussions include • Who will the beneficiaries of the Trust be? • What will be the model of representation? • How will the Trust make decisions? • How will it be accountable to the people? • Working group wānanga on March 10th followed by consultation through hui a hapu and hui a rohe

  10. Developing a PSGE • Strategy reflects directions and aspirations • PSGE will develop the Strategic & Operational Plans based on direction of the Iwi • Structure tailored to our Strategy and Assets • PSGE will develop the business groups and entities • Representation aligned to Iwi and hapu expectations • PSGE representatives elected through agreed process

  11. Structure • Entity which receives the Settlement assets • Entity which takes over the WMTB assets • Entity which takes over the FisheriesTrust assets • Entity which represents Whakatōhea in the future • Entity which represents you in the future

  12. Representation • Models which attracted the most attention • Hapu representation model – 2 x reps each hapu • Hapu and Marae representation model – 1 x hapu rep, 1 x marae rep • Hapu and Iwi representation model – 1 x hapu rep, 6 x iwi reps • Discussions • Skills and competencies • Rangatahi positions • Kaumatua positions

  13. Natural Resources Working GroupOhiwaHarbourConservation Management StrategyOther natural resources

  14. Manawhenua The aspirations for mana whenua are supported in the offer through: • Transfer of cultural sitestotalling over 6,692 hectares; • The chapter in the Bay of Plenty Conservation Management Strategy will cover approx 83,000 hectares; • Cultural Materials Plan and Decision-Making Framework; • Rights of first refusal over Crown land in Whakatōhea rohe; • Statutory acknowledgements over certain waterways. • Up to 26 commercial sites • Relationship agreement with DOC

  15. Manamoana The aspirations for mana moana are supported through the following redress: • Reserving up to 5,000 ha for aquaculture development; • Providing up to $2 million to support marine and harbour development (including up to $1 million for resource consent costs); and • Offering to explore enhancements to the Ohiwa Harbour Implementation Forum.

  16. OhiwaHarbour Implementation Forum • Meeting with OHIF representatives in Nov 2017 • Ngati Awa • Waimana-Kaku • BOPRC • Presenting a paper requesting establishment of a co-governance entity (with existing partners) and elevation of Ohiwa Harbour Strategy into a statutory document • Meeting with OHIF on 19th March 2018

  17. Investment and Valuation Working Group • Developing a draft investment strategy (objectives and financial objectives) for the PSGE which would include the; • WMTB assets ($35m) • Settlement assets ($100m) • Assessment and due diligence on the Crown properties that have been offered for purchase or deferred selection as part of the settlement.

  18. Funds offered in Settlement Cultural revitalisation fund $5,000,000 Te Reo revitalisation fund $1,000,000 Education endowment fund $2,000,000 Marine development fund $2,000,000 Reserve lands fund $5,000,000 Quantum $85,000,000 Total: $100,000,000

  19. DRAFT Investment Objectives for discussion Objectives Financial Objectives Allocate part of the putea specifically towards growing the asset base over a 10 year period. Generate an income to sustain the PSGE, support local investment, and provide benefits to whanau and hapu Build the value of aquaculture space Assist in building financial skills and capability within Whakatohea • Grow social, cultural & economic prosperity & deliver on whakatohea’s 50 year strategy • Develop a stable platform for growth • Preserve & grow whakatohea assets • Provide sustainable dividend (putea) & local investment for the benefit of whakatohea whanau & hapu

  20. Komiti Whiriwhiri Hitori Facilitate korero around Historical Account Providing direction around sites of significance Mapping Place name changes Statements of Association

  21. Research Whakatohea Claims Research: Literature Review and Gaps Analysis (2013). Bruce Stirling Five research projects completed: • NGĀ KERĒME WHENUA TAWHITO: Old Land Claims in the Whakatohea rohe • NGĀ WHENUA I WAHO O TE RAINA RAUPATU: Whakatohea Lands outside of the EBOP confiscation block • NGĀ WHENUA I WAHAKAHOKIA MAI I TE RAUPATU: Compensation Court, out of court settlements and lands returned to Whakatohea – 19/20th Centuries • NGĀ TAKE TAIAO: Environmental Issues relevant to the historical relationship between Whakatoheahapu and the Crown • NGĀ TAKE O TE RAU TAU 1900 ME NGĀ HUA O NGĀ ŌHANGA Ā PĀPORI I TE RAUPATU: 20th Century land administration and socio-economic issues Research Presented to Iwi at Maromahue marae on 3 February 2018 Following up on additional gaps Contribute to drafting of the historic account

  22. Mihi Marino Working Group

  23. Mihi Marino programme Day 1: Connecting to the whenua Day 2: Sharing our raupatu stories Day 3: Sharing our raupatu stories Day 4: Coming together as Whakatōhea • Space is being made for individuals, whanau, hapu, & claimants to share their stories and experiences of raupatu and its effects • If you would like space in the programme contact Gina Smith on emailgina.smith@whakatohea.co.nz

  24. Government Relationships Working Group • Developed text for Relationship agreements • Ministry of Education • Ministry for the Environment • Ministry of Primary Industries • Ministy of Business Innovation and Empoyment • Cultural Heritage Agencies • Statistics NZ • Department of Corrections • Tertiary Education Commission • Discusions about EFTS, skills planning

  25. What role can you play? • Participate on working groups • Participate in workshops • Research • Post Settlement Governance Entity • Mihi Marino – Whakatohea inviting the Crown to attend our hearing process • Mihi Marino process • Engage with WPCT representatives, negotiators • Comment on social media • Sign up to our email list “Stay Connected” on front page of website • Via Hapu reps • Via Marae reps • Via email to Whakatōhea Pre-settlement Claims Trustgina.smith@whakatohea.co.nz

  26. Summary The settlement is about the Restoration of Mana, addressing the consequences of raupatu, and creating a better future for whanau, hapu and our Iwi. We are progressing towards an inclusive Deed of Settlement by • Involving whanau in working groups • Involving whanau in workshops and hui • Involving whanau in research and the mihi marino process We await the outcomes of the Mandate Inquiry and Sec 30 hearing and are confident they will recognise the desire of the Iwi to continue the settlement process WhakatikahiangaHapu a Te Whakatoheakia whakakotahi te Iwi

  27. WhakatōheaPre-settlement Claims Trust

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